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Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey picked No. 3 overall in MLB draft
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was picked third overall by the Minnesota Twins during the MLB draft on Saturday. Lackey, 21, just recently won a 2026 Johnny Bench Award for the best NCAA Division 1 male catcher. He hit .397 with 20 homers and 78 RBIs across 6...
Key takeaway Lackey, 21, just recently won a 2026 Johnny Bench Award for the best NCAA Division 1 male catcher.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was picked third overall by the Minnesota Twins during the MLB draft on Saturday. Lackey, 21, just recently won a 2026 Johnny Bench Award for the best NCAA Division 1 male catcher. He hit .397 with 20 homers and 78 RBIs across 6...
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